Aroids Specialists Australia

At Subtropical Exotics, we take great pride in our experience growing Aroids—ranging from climbers to epiphytes—in the lush, humid surroundings of the Araceae Cloud Forest. Our high-quality Coco Coir Blend, along with our unique Living Wall of Aroids, truly nurtures their vibrant growth. Join us in celebrating these extraordinary plants!

Subtropical Exotics

A Comprehensive Exploration of Specialized Aroid Cultivation and Biodiversity

Subtropical Exotics represents a fascinating intersection of specialized horticulture, conservation science, and the cultivation of some of the world's most remarkable tropical plant species. This comprehensive exploration reveals a dedicated enterprise focused on the cultivation and conservation of aroids, particularly the magnificent Anthurium veitchii, within innovative high-humidity growing environments that replicate natural cloud forest conditions.

Overview and Business Philosophy

Subtropical Exotics functions as a specialised nursery in
Australia, focusing solely on the Araceae family of plants, commonly called aroids. It has developed extensive expertise in growing these tropical plants to maturity as climbers, appressed climbers, semi-epiphytic climbers, and epiphytes within its advanced Araceae Cloud Forest facility, which possibly boasts the largest single genus – the Living Wall of Aroids in Australia.

This method marks a significant advance in controlled
environment agriculture, using a premium Coco Coir blend as a growing medium and digital sensors to monitor weather conditions and adjust high humidity levels accordingly, ensuring optimal conditions for these demanding tropical aroid species.

Anthurium veitchii

Anthurium veitchii cultivated in premium coco coir and fertilised with Growth Technology's Foliage Focus.

Image of Anthurium veitchii, grown in a 400mm pot, demonstrates healthy root systems and vigorous foliage growth in high humidity.

Mass planting of Aroids growing to maturity as climbers, appressed hemi-epiphytic climbers, epiphytes, in the Araceae Cloud Forest in high humidity in premium grade CocoCoir Blend, and on the Living Wall of Aroids in Australia.

Video of the Araceae Cloud Forest in High Humidity

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